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Definition of freebie

freebie

/ˈfriː.bi/
free · bie
Plural:freebies
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• noun

1

Something given or provided without charge, especially as a promotional item, perk, or favor.

Example

"Conference attendees received a canvas tote bag filled with promotional pens, notebooks, and other corporate freebies."

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• Rhymes for freebie

• Nearby Words

freckled
freckly
free
freebie
freeborn
freecycle
freediver

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in early 20th-century American slang from the adjective 'free' combined with an arbitrary '-bie' diminutive ending, possibly influenced by the expression 'put the bee on' (meaning to beg or borrow from someone).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Freebie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/freebie
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